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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 473.52, 709.03 and 358.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 473.52, 709.03 and 358.03 is: 536.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    473.52 : 709.03 = 358.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    473.52/709.03 = 358.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    473.52x = 709.03 × 358.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    473.52x = 253,854.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,854.01/473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.10

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